Closing Financial Literacy Gap in Va.

Closing financial literacy gap in Va.

Americans are paying more for less. From groceries to housing to travel, costs have risen sharply, and many Americans are struggling to manage their finances. Pile on student loans and the credit card bill, and it's easy to see why…

Why Financial Literacy Should Be Taught in Every American School

Only 23 states require high school students to take a personal finance course before graduating, according to the Council for Economic Education’s 2026 survey. That means more than half of American teenagers enter adulthood without formal instruction on budgeting, investing, debt management, or taxes—the very skills they’ll need to navigate an increasingly complex financial world. America’s Financial Education Gap Is Costing Families Billions Th…